Review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) by Bloodykisses 4 — 26 Jun 2008

I haven't seen this for ages, but I remember thinking it was really funny and cute.

This review of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was written by Bloodykisses 4 on 26 Jun 2008.

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead has generally received mixed reviews.

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